The University of Cincinnati surrendered an early first half goal to Marshall University on Friday afternoon at Gettler Stadium, but the Bearcats clawed back to net a pair of goals and defeat the Herd, 2-1, in a friendly.

The Bearcats hit the road to begin the 2013 season. The season opener is slated for Friday, August 23 in Miami, Fla. versus the Hurricanes with kickoff at 5:30 p.m. Stafford and company then travel to Lincoln, Neb. For a Sunday match against the Cornhuskers.